52147 ZIP Code — Hawkeye, IA

Fayette County, Iowa

ZIP code 52147 is located in Hawkeye, Iowa, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 68.55 square miles and serves a population of 978 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 563.

About ZIP code 52147

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $165,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,578. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 52147 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

978

population

68.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

52147 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 52147

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 52147. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hawkeye	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

52175 West Union (7.4 mi) 52171 Waucoma (10.3 mi) 50674 Sumner (11.2 mi) 50655 Maynard (12.2 mi) 50630 Fredericksburg (12.7 mi) 52142 Fayette (13 mi) 52144 Fort Atkinson (13 mi) 52135 Clermont (15 mi) 52161 Ossian (16.2 mi) 52169 Wadena (16.2 mi) 52141 Elgin (16.3 mi) 52154 Lawler (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	978
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	19
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	68.55 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	42.9460
Longitude	-91.9584
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	563

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.7%	5.0%

Demographics & statistics

978

Population

People per sq mi

47.2

Median age

$77,578

Median household income

$39,565

Per capita income

$165,800

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

11.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	218	22.3%
18 and over	760	77.7%
65 and over	242	24.7%
Median age	47.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.9%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	880	84.9%
Two or more races	85	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	59	5.7%
Black or African American	7	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.3%
Other race	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.2%	50.6%	40.1%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	32.8%	33.4%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	13.9%	21.5%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.7%	5.0%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 1.0%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 21.8%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 6.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	1.0%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	21.8%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	6.5%
Median income	$77,578

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.2%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 25.9%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$165,800
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	0.5%
Single-family detached	96.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	7.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	4.7%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	49.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	52.9%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	51.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	47.1%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	36.6%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	245	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	47	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	41	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	66	16.5%
Households with children under 18	72	18.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	42.6%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	16.8%
Married	61.9%	62.5%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	0.2%	11.1%
Divorced	6.7%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 39.1%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	11.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	62.2%
High school	51	25.4%
College / grad school	10	5.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 16.6%

Construction 15.6%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Retail trade 10.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.5%

Wholesale trade 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Professional & management 3.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 2.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	13.1%
Sales & office	18.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.6%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	11.9%
Unpaid family workers	2.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 20.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	25.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	21.0%
No physical activity	22.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.4%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.6%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	5.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	942	96.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	978	100.0%
Born in same state	978	100.0%
Born in different state	783	80.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	127	13%
Italian	104	10.6%
French	67	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	6.3%
English	20	2%
German	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	95.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 52147

What city is ZIP code 52147 in?

ZIP code 52147 is primarily assigned to Hawkeye, Iowa.

What county is ZIP code 52147 in?

ZIP code 52147 falls within Fayette County, Iowa.

Is ZIP code 52147 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 52147 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 52147?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 52147 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 52147 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 52147?

The median home value in ZIP code 52147 is $165,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 52147 in?

ZIP code 52147 observes the CST timezone.